Sashes have been used for a very long time in relation to the Mysteries – a purple sash or scarf was given to the Samothracian Initiates for example. In the Golden Dawn, two Sashes were used, one black, the other white. The association with the Pillars is an obvious one. The Smaragdum Thalasses utilised differentContinue reading “The Sashes”
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The Order’s Method of Meditation
To the best of my knowledge, this has never been published before. It is an important technique that lays the foundation for more advanced workings in the Inner O. Done correctly, over several years, in combination with Ceremonial and Silence, it enables a two-way communication with one’s Soul. It is, in many respects, the MercuryContinue reading “The Order’s Method of Meditation”
Inside Whare Ra
While the inside of the Smaragdum Thalasses Vault has been shown on many occasions, I do not believe the inside of the Temple itself has been shown. I took this photo perhaps 15 years ago [circa 2002]. Whare Ra has been in private hands for many years, and the Temple space under the house isContinue reading “Inside Whare Ra”
Frank Salt a.k.a. Fiat Lux
Frank Salt was initiated into Whare Ra, or more correctly the Smaragdum Thalasses Temple, in 1936, and eventually rose to the Grade of Exempt Adept, 7=4. As well as performing the duties of Hierophant and Chief Adept, he was also briefly Cancellarius, and then Demonstrator (Praemonstrator) for many years. After the closure of the S.T.Continue reading “Frank Salt a.k.a. Fiat Lux”
